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Kyle Gibson Fans Nine In Dominant Performance Thursday
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson took the mound later than expected on Thursday, but if it affected him, he sure didn't pitch like it. While Tampa Bay Rays starter Blake Snell barely lasted three innings after a two-hour rain delay, Gibson was absolutely dominant through eight innings. He got into one jam the entire... Read More
Miguel Andujar Mashes Another Extra-Base Hit Thursday
New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar went 2-for-3 on Thursday against the Cleveland Indians, and one of those hits was the 23-year-old's 27th double of the year. Andujar has been a revelation for the Yankees at the hot corner. He is now eighth on the doubles list for this season, and just eight doubles... Read More
Greg Bird Continues To Pile On The RBI On Thursday
New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird has been a run-producing machine as of late, and his streak continued on Thursday against the Cleveland Indians. Squaring up against Indians ace Corey Kluber — who wasn't at his best on Thursday — Bird launched a huge double in his second at-bat that scored Giancarlo Stanton and... Read More
Eduardo Escobar To Sit, Willians Astudillo Returns
Minnesota Twins third baseman Eduardo Escobar will sit on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Ehire Adrianza will man third base in Escobar’s stead after returning from the disabled list. Catcher Willians Astudillo and outfielder Robbie Grossman are both back in the lineup as well. Astudillo will serve as designated hitter while Grossman mans right... Read More
Marco Estrada To Miss Weekend Start; Sam Gaviglio An Option
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada (hip, gluteus) will miss another start, this time during a series with the Boston Red Sox the weekend before the All-Star break. Estrada has been day-to-day with a mild glute strain, though he has not been placed on the disabled list as of yet. Estrada owners waiting for... Read More
Ryan Tepera Expected To Return Right After All-Star Break
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ryan Tepera (elbow) is expected to return to the team shortly after the All-Star break. Tepera went down on June 30 with inflammation in his right elbow. He threw another successful bullpen session on Thursday and will make a rehab appearance this weekend. Before the injury, Tepera performed admirably in... Read More
Brandon Nimmo Leading Off, Amed Rosario Sitting Thursday
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo returns to the lineup to lead off on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. He will play right field while Michael Conforto and Matthew den Dekker round out the rest of the outfield. Amed Rosario will sit in favor of veteran shortstop Jose Reyes. Kevin Plawecki will catch in favor... Read More
Tyler Wade Sitting, Neil Walker Back In Thursday
New York Yankees second baseman Tyler Wade will sit on Thursday against Corey Kluber and the Cleveland Indians. Neil Walker will man second base in his stead. Giancarlo Stanton returns to the designated hitter position while Aaron Judge, Brett Gardner, and Aaron Hicks round out the outfield. Austin Romine will be behind the plate and... Read More
J.T. Realmuto Returns From Paternity Leave On Thursday
Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto has been reinstated from the paternity list on Thursday. In a corresponding move, the Marlins optioned catcher Chad Wallach to Triple-A New Orleans. Fantasy owners are happy to see Realmuto back, considering the year he's having. The 27-year-old All-Star is hitting to the tune of .317/.368/.551 so far in 2018.... Read More
Rafael Devers Expects To Play Soon After All-Star Break
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (shoulder) said on Thursday that he expects to return in time to play Boston's second game after the All-Star break. The 21-year-old hard-hitting Devers was placed on the disabled list on Thursday, though an MRI showed no structural damage to his shoulder. Devers is having a down year... Read More
Andrew Cashner Expected Back Shortly After All-Star Break
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (neck) is expected to return to the team shortly after the All-Star break. He went down with a neck strain and was placed on the disabled list on July 11. Cashner has been another cog in a bad Orioles machine this season, pitching to a 2-9 record and a... Read More
Darren O’Day Out For Season After Hamstring Surgery
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Darren O'Day (hamstring) had surgery on Thursday and is officially out for the season. He’d been on the disabled list since June 27 with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. Before the injury, O’Day had a 3.60 ERA. O’Day is safe to drop from all formats, save for players in deep dynasty... Read More
Chris Tillman To Throw Bullpen Friday, Rehab Game Sunday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman (back) said he will throw a bullpen session on Friday. Tillman has been on the disabled list since May 11 with a strain in his lower back. The 30-year-old said he expects to make his final rehab start on July 15. It’s a good sign in the veteran’s rehab,... Read More
Danny Valencia, Joey Rickard, Caleb Joseph Sitting Thursday
The Baltimore Orioles have reshuffled their lineup for their interleague matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Catcher Caleb Joseph will sit in favor of Chance Sisco. Outfielders Joey Rickard and Danny Valencia will both sit. Jace Peterson will be at left field, while Mark Trumbo covers right field. Trey Mancini will be at first... Read More
Jorge Alfaro Back At Catcher On Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies catcher Jorge Alfaro will be behind the plate on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Backup catcher Andrew Knapp will sit. Outfielder Rhys Hoskins will serve as designated hitter in the interleague matchup, while Aaron Altherr, Odubel Herrera, and Nick Williams round out the outfield. The Phillies will face off against Kevin Gausman, who... Read More
Yankees, Orioles Not Close On Deal For Manny Machado
Baltimore Orioles star third baseman Manny Machado has been the subject of many a rumor as we get closer to the trade deadline, with the most recent being one linking him to the New York Yankees. It was previously reported that the Yankees had made a substantial offer to the Orioles for Machado. Now, according... Read More
Logan Morrison To Disabled List With Hip Impingement
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Logan Morrison (hip) has been placed on the disabled list on Thursday. The veteran suffered a left hip impingement during Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. In a corresponding move, shortstop Ehire Adrianza (hamstring) has been activated from the disabled list. Morrison's absence leaves a hole at the designated hitter... Read More
Kyle Gibson Might Get Into Trouble On Thursday
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson is scheduled to be on the mound on Thursday to face the Tampa Bay Rays. While the matchup looks solid on paper, a closer look reveals that Gibson might get into some trouble. First off, the Rays have been on fire during a five-game win streak — and they... Read More
Yankees Have "Inquired" About Zack Wheeler
According to a report by Senior MLB Writer Marc Carig, the New York Yankees have "recently inquired" about New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler. The Yankees have long been frontrunners to be "buyers" at the trade deadline, and one of their targets has been starting pitching. They've been linked to the likes of Cole... Read More
Brett Gardner Fourth All Time On Yankees Stolen Base List
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner stole his 250th base on Wednesday and it moved him to fourth on the all-time list of Yankees base stealers. He only needs two more to pass Willie Randolph for third place. Unfortunately, he had an 0-for-3 day to go along with that stolen base. Nonetheless, Gardner is having... Read More
Giancarlo Stanton’s Hot July Continues Wednesday
New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton continued his great play in July with a 4-for-5 day on Wednesday. The Yankees went on to win against the Baltimore Orioles, 9-0, and Stanton provided four singles, two of them run-scoring. The outing raised his July batting average to .310. There will be some ugly strikeouts with Stanton... Read More
Brian Dozier's Eruption Leads Twins To Victory Wednesday
Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier put his team's offense over the top on Wednesday. His two-run home run in the sixth inning proved integral for the Twins' 8-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals. The veteran has now hit bombs in two straight games and the outing increased his hitting streak to six games.... Read More
Joe Mauer Continues Hitting Streak On Wednesday
Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer went 3-for-5 with three singles in Wednesday’s win against the Kansas City Royals. The outing marked Mauer’s fifth straight game in which he’s hit safely. He’s now hitting .320 the last seven days and .273 for the season. He’s clearly not the same player he once was and he... Read More
Jake Cave Heating Up, Raises Average To .299 On Wednesday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Jake Cave has suddenly thrust himself into the fantasy picture with a great start to July, and that start continued on Wednesday with a win over the Kansas City Royals. The 25-year-old started the scoring for the Twins with an RBI triple in the second inning, and ultimately went on to hit... Read More
Lance Lynn Does Just Enough To Win On Wednesday
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Lance Lynn picked up his seventh win on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals, but the victory didn’t come easy. Lynn walked three, allowed three earned runs, and struck out six. An admirable outing, to be sure, but Lynn left the game in a jam. He started the top of the... Read More
Tyler Wade Back In Lineup, Neil Walker Sitting Wednesday
New York Yankees second baseman Tyler Wade will be back in the lineup on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. Neil Walker will sit the game out. Austin Romine will be behind the plate again and catch for Sonny Gray. Aaron Judge will serve as designated hitter. The Yankees will face off against Dylan Bundy, who... Read More
Clint Frazier Sitting On Tuesday Against Orioles
New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier will sit against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. It's worth noting that he struck out five times in Monday's doubleheader. Aaron Hicks will take his place, while Brett Gardner and Aaron Judge round out the rest of the outfield. Giancarlo Stanton — who has been swinging a hot bat... Read More
Logan Morrison, Jake Cave Back In For Twins On Tuesday
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Logan Morrison and outfielder Jake Cave are back in the lineup Tuesday versus the Kansas City Royals. Robbie Grossman will sit the game out. Bobby Wilson will also sit while Mitch Garver handles catcher duties. The Twins will face off against Ian Kennedy, and one name that fantasy players should definitely... Read More
Eduardo Escobar Has Three-Hit Day Against Royals On Monday
Minnesota Twins third baseman Eduardo Escobar delivered three singles on Monday — one of them run-scoring — to cap off a 3-for-4 day against the Kansas City Royals. It was a welcome return to productivity for Escobar, who had been in the midst of a 1-for-20 slump. His owners undoubtedly hope that Monday's game is... Read More
Jose Berrios Delivers Another Gem On Monday
Fresh off his well-deserved All-Star nod, Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios did what an ace is expected to do on Monday: shut down an opposing team. Berrios pitched seven innings of one-run ball, striking out eight Royals and walking none. That said, his ninth win wasn’t assured, as it seemed like his offense was... Read More
